Bonefish & Tarpon Trust will honor conservation leaders Jeff Harkavy, Tim Borski, and Chris and Wendi Peterson at the organization’s 8th International Science Symposium, November 7-8, 2025, at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. BTT founding member Jeff Harkavy will receive the Lefty Kreh Award for Lifetime Achievement in Conservation in recognition of his service […]
If you have worked with BTT in the Florida Keys in the past year, you have likely worked with Jess in her role as technical assistant for The Florida Keys Initiative. Recently, Jess has taken the helm of BTT’s Conservation Captain Program. We interviewed Jess for this National Women’s Fly Fishing Day about the many […]
The Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation (YDCCF) has awarded a $20,000 grant to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) to establish a mangrove nursery that will support BTT’s efforts to restore ecologically important mangrove habitat in The Bahamas. YDCCF is a non-profit foundation focused on preserving, protecting and enhancing the places and communities that matter to […]
At Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, we know conserving habitat is the best way to conserve our fisheries. And the most meaningful impacts are large-scale and science-based. For more than 50 years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has supported this approach through the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, a network of 30 sites designated […]
Magic Tilt Trailers, a premier boat-trailer manufacturer, has announced its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Silver Partner. “Magic Tilt Trailers is honored to support the mission of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. Preserving marine wildlife is a cause we deeply value, and we’re proud to help researchers transport their boats safely to the water,” […]
Contributed by Global Rescue For saltwater fly anglers, the thrill of chasing bonefish, tarpon, and elusive permit across crystal-clear flats is irresistible. Achieving the coveted Grand Slam—landing all three species in a single day—is the pinnacle of the sport. But what happens when your adventure takes a turn? From remote atolls in the Indian Ocean […]
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) will honor business and conservation leader Thorpe McKenzie with the Lefty Kreh Award for Lifetime Achievement in Conservation at the 14th Annual NYC Dinner & Awards Ceremony on October 6, 2025. A native of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, McKenzie began his distinguished career in New York City as a stockbroker with […]
Yamaha Rightwaters deepened its commitment to marine conservation by renewing its partnership with Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) through a three-year agreement focused on protecting and restoring critical habitats in Florida that support the flats fishery. Building on Yamaha Rightwaters’ previous support of BTT, the expanded relationship will advance science-based initiatives, including mapping and restoring […]
Trippe’s Tarpon Tournament, aka The 3T, was held April 22-25 in Key West, Florida, and raised $10,000 to support Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s continuing educational outreach focused on best practices for tarpon catch-and-release. The campaign will continue to encourage short fight times, reduced handling (no-touch releases preferred), and reducing shark interactions. This year marked the […]
Waypoint TV, the world’s leading entertainment destination for fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure programming, has renewed its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Gold Sponsor and will serve as the Presenting Media Partner of BTT’s 8th International Science Symposium. Taking place November 7–8, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the triennial event is […]
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